60 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine solo italiano - erin little Everyday Sommelier the wine’s tannins battle with the eggs. Not to mention, red wine at breakfast is somewhat frowned upon. What is needed is a versatile wine with lots of acidity. En- ter Krug’s MV Champagne! A truly deca- dent wine to do justice to the crown jewel of Fall’s bounty. n RalphHersomisasommelierandownerofRRHCellarsWine Consultancy.HewasformerlytheCellarmasteratWindows OnTheWorldandWineDirectorofLeCirque2000inNYC. when a deep, intense fog settles over the Langhe region. The 1990 vintage was an ex- ceptional year for the Nebbiolo wines of the Piedmont region, with Mother Nature pro- viding the perfect temperatures for an even ripening. At almost 27 years of age, the 1990 Barbaresco and Barolo simply sing, and their aromas often include hints of earth and mushrooms as they evolve. When it comes to truffled scrambled eggs, however, red wine will never do, as are used instead. Each year, the annual White Truffle Fair takes place in Alba, Italy, from October 7 to November 26. Celebrated local chefs prepare traditional dishes to showcase the year’s harvest. W hite truffle is used as a season- ing and should be eaten raw, served thinly shaved using a special truffle slicer. The flavor can bring to life dishes like risotto, tagliatelle, or even scrambled eggs. The heat from the dish per- meates the truffles, releasing their pungent, mouth-watering aromas. Of course, no meal is complete without a “perfect pair- ing.” I highly recommend either an aged Barbaresco or a Barolo wine to accompa- ny dishes like risotto or tagliatelle. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, the much-herald- ed red grape is the classic go-to for pairing with white truffles. The grape’s name de- rives from the Italian word Nebbia, mean- ing fog. Like the truffles, the Nebbiolo grapes are often harvested in late October Leave your truffle dog at home, we’ve found a handful of Maine’s restaurants bringing tartufo bianco to you a plate near you this Fall. Solo Italiano, 100 Commercial Street, Portland | Tipo, 182 Ocean Avenue, Portland Central Provisions, 414 Fore Street, Portland | Ports of Italy, 47 Commercial Street, Boothbay Vignola and Cinque Terre, 10 Dana Street, Portland | Primo, 2 Main St., Rockland Truffle Hunter